India, June 17 -- The final PMQs or Prime Minister's Questions before the closely watched Makerfield by-election turned into a debate about government policy. With PM Keir Starmer attending the G7 summit in France, Deputy PM David Lammy stepped in to face the COnservative frontbencher Claire Coutinho.

While energy policy dominated the exchanges, speculation over Labour's future leadership and Andy Burnham's political ambitions loomed over the House of Commons, highlighting the growing tensions within British politics ahead of a crucial Makerfield by-election.

PMQs Review Today: David Lammy & Claire Coutinho Clash Over Energy Policy

The sharpest exchanges during PMQs focused on Labour's energy strategy and the future of North Sea oil an...